Leading Diverse Teams: DEI Strategies
Learn to lead diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams. Develop skills to identify bias, promote equity, and foster inclusion in organizations.
Learn to lead diverse, equitable, and inclusive teams. Develop skills to identify bias, promote equity, and foster inclusion in organizations.
This course, offered by the University of Michigan, provides evidence-based knowledge and practical tools for leading diverse, equitable, and inclusive (DEI) teams and organizations. Designed for learners from various backgrounds and knowledge levels, the curriculum covers four key areas: understanding diversity and mindsets, addressing personal diversity challenges, creating organizational equity, and fostering team inclusion. Through a combination of lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises, participants gain insights into the benefits of diversity, learn to identify and address biases and structural inequalities, and develop strategies for implementing DEI initiatives in their organizations. The course emphasizes personal growth and practical application, culminating in a DEI action plan that learners can apply to their own workplaces.
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What you'll learn
Understand the organizational benefits of diversity, equity, and inclusion
Identify and address personal biases and privileges
Develop strategies for having difficult conversations about diversity and bias
Design equitable organizational processes and policies
Implement inclusive leadership practices in team management
Create and measure the impact of DEI initiatives in organizations
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There are 4 modules in this course
This course offers a comprehensive exploration of leading diverse teams and organizations, focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) principles and practices. Over four modules, learners develop a deep understanding of DEI concepts and their application in the workplace. The curriculum begins by examining personal mindsets around diversity, encouraging self-reflection and growth. It then progresses to addressing personal diversity challenges, including recognizing privilege, combating bias, and having difficult conversations. The third module focuses on organizational equity, covering topics such as equitable hiring practices and systematic integration of DEI into organizational structures. The final module explores team inclusion, teaching leaders how to create and maintain inclusive team environments. Throughout the course, practical exercises, case studies, and action planning help participants apply these concepts to real-world scenarios.
Diversity and Our Mindset
Module 1 · 6 Hours to complete
Personal Diversity Challenges
Module 2 · 5 Hours to complete
Organizational Equity
Module 3 · 5 Hours to complete
Team Inclusion
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Lindred Greer, Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan
Dr. Lindred Greer is a Professor of Management and Organizations at the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business, where she also serves as the Faculty Director of the Sanger Leadership Center. With over 10,000 citations on Google Scholar, her research focuses on designing and leading high-performing teams, diversity, and leadership dynamics. Greer has published in prestigious journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Journal of Applied Psychology, and has received multiple awards for her contributions to the field. As a Deputy Editor at Organization Science, she plays a significant role in shaping management research. Additionally, she develops executive education programs for top companies like Amazon and Google, emphasizing practical leadership skills. Greer holds a B.S. from the Wharton School of Business and a Ph.D. in social and organizational psychology from Leiden University, joining the Ross faculty in 2019. She teaches courses such as Leading Diverse Teams & Organizations, equipping students with essential skills for effective leadership in diverse environments.
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